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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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